I was delighted to spend some time at Spring Park today, which is a 20-hectare / 50 acre area of public open space owned by the City of London Corporation and run as a charity which falls under the remit…
Continue ReadingBishopsgate: Removal of Temporary Blue Street Barriers Finally Begins!
One of the quirks of the City of London, is the control the City Corporation have over the Square Mile’s streetscape. Generally acknowledged for the high quality of paving, road surfaces and maintenance, there are some exceptions to the control…
Continue ReadingBishopsgate: Visit by the Royal Commission for Riyadh City, Saudi Arabia
Hot on the heels of the ‘UK-Saudi Sustainable Infrastructure Assembly’, the Royal Commission for Riyadh City | الهيئة الملكية لمدينة الرياض touched down in London—with big ambitions in tow. The Assembly, backed by Department for Business and Trade , City…
Continue ReadingBishopsgate: Free Plant Giveaway from British Land
Do you live or work around the Broadgate Estate? Have you downloaded the My Broadgate app? If so, this week, British Land are hosting a free plant giveaway in Exchange Square this week – perfect for your desk, your home,…
Continue ReadingBurnham Beeches hosts International Conference on the biodiversity of pollarded trees
Registration Now Open: Biodiversity of Pollarded Trees – an international conference Join us for a two-day event on the biodiversity of pollarded treesPollarded trees are a cornerstone of biodiversity, supporting a wide range of wildlife and playing a crucial role…
Continue ReadingEpping Forest: Bluebell Season Begins – Enjoy, don’t destroy!
Visitors to Epping Forest are being urged to help protect its iconic bluebells by sticking to designated paths and resisting the temptation to pick these delicate, native wildflowers. For just a few fleeting weeks each spring, Chalet Wood in Wanstead…
Continue ReadingBishopsgate: Annual Wardmote – 19th March 2025
Earlier today, Bishopsgate voters gathered at the Parish Hall of St. Botolph Without Church for the annual Wardmote (meeting of electors). During the course of the meeting, each of the six validated nominated candidates were able to set out their…
Continue ReadingBishopsgate: Weekly Planning Applications
This notice gives details of applications registered by the Department of The Built Environment Code: FULL/FULEIA/FULMAJ/FULLR3 – Planning Permission; LBC – Listed Building Consent; MDC – Submission of Details; TPO – Tree Preservation Order 1 – 2 Broadgate London EC2M…
Continue ReadingCity of London Elections – Candidature Confirmed
As you may be aware, the City of London Corporation are holding ‘all out’ Court of Common Council elections on 20th March 2025. Over the past year, we have been engaging with as many residents, corporates and SMEs in Bishopsgate…
Continue ReadingLondon Careers Festival: 3 – 14 February 2025
I am pleased to share that the City of London Corporation’s annual Careers Festival is returning to Guildhall between 3rd and 14th February this year. This free event aims to inspire young people from primary age to post 16, guiding…
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